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politics1 year ago

Ukraine Reacts to Trump's 2024 Election Victory

As the 2024 election results unfold, the speed of determining winners will depend on how quickly ballots are counted and the closeness of the races. While fewer mail-in ballots and new laws in states like Michigan may expedite counting, close margins could delay projections. Key swing states like Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin have varying timelines and challenges, such as late-arriving ballots and lack of preprocessing, which could impact when results are finalized.

via POLITICO|
#2024-election#ballot-processing#election-night
politics2 years ago

"2024 Election Officials Implement Vote Count Changes, Including Mail Ballot Pre-Processing"

Election officials are taking steps to ensure a faster vote count in the 2024 elections, aiming to avoid the delays experienced in the 2020 presidential race. Several battleground states have passed laws to facilitate quicker counting and implemented more efficient processing procedures. The goal is to shorten the period of uncertainty and prevent the spread of misinformation. However, challenges remain, as counting procedures vary by state and partisan fighting has hindered necessary changes. Some states, like Pennsylvania, still lag behind, and in a close race, it could still take days to determine the winner.

via POLITICO|
#2020-election#ballot-processing#election-officials
us2 years ago

"Election Workers Face Fentanyl Threat with Suspicious Packages During Ballot Processing"

Four county elections offices in Washington state were evacuated after receiving envelopes containing suspicious powders, including two that tested positive for fentanyl, while processing ballots. Similar incidents were reported in other states, and federal investigators believe the letters are being sent from the Pacific Northwest. The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating the reports, and the Department of Justice is aware of the situation. The substance overall was described as "nonharmful," but the incidents highlight the need for stronger protections for election workers.

via CBS News|
#ballot-processing#election-workers#fentanyl